Analysis

DERBY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Steve Bruce manager of Aston Villa shows his frustration during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Aston Villa at iPro Stadium on December 16, 2017 in Derby, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Brentford 2-1 Aston Villa: Another Disappointing Performance

Aston Villa, Steve Bruce lose again, upended by Brentford on Boxing Day

Boxing Day Battle at Brentford for Aston Villa

Ghost of Aston Villa Christmas Past: 1967

DERBY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Steve Bruce manager of Aston Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Aston Villa at iPro Stadium on December 16, 2017 in Derby, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa 2-2 Sheffield United: Thoughts on the performance

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Villa manager Steve Bruce reacts after a near miss during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on September 12, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Let’s be realistic: Looking into Aston Villa’s promotion hopes at the halfway stage

DERBY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Steve Bruce manager of Aston Villa shows his frustration during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Aston Villa at iPro Stadium on December 16, 2017 in Derby, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Player Grades: Aston Villa, Sheffield United fight in crazy, wild draw

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Leon Clarke of Sheffield United celebrates scoring his fourth goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Hull City at Bramall Lane on November 4, 2017 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

TV Test to Start Aston Villa’s Festive Campaign

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Paul Dummett of Newcastle United and Rushian Hepburn-Murphy of Aston Villa compete for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on May 7, 2016 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Hand Hepburn-Murphy a chance

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Tony Xia, Owner of Aston Villa looks on ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Sunderland at Villa Park on November 21, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Analyzing the potential outgoing transfers in January

LA CORUNA, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Carles Gil of RC Deportivo La Coruna competes for the ball with Sergi Roberto of FC Barcelona during the La Liga match between RC Deportivo La Coruna and FC Barcelona at Riazor Stadium on March 12, 2017 in La Coruna, Spain. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Loaned Out Villans – How They Are Doing Away From Villa Park

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Leon Clarke (L) of Sheffield United celebrates scoring his fourth goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Hull City at Bramall Lane on November 4, 2017 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Aston Villa’s Poor Form Against Top Six Is A Worry

DERBY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa shoots at goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Aston Villa at iPro Stadium on December 16, 2017 in Derby, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: 3 thoughts on the defeat at Derby County

DERBY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Richard Keogh (L) and Sam Winnall (R) of Derby County celebrates with Johnny Russell after he scores the winning goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Burton Albion at iPro Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Derby, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Promotion Six-pointer for Derby County and Aston Villa

PRESTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Scott Hogan of Aston Villa in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Aston Villa at Deepdale on November 1, 2017 in Preston, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Opportunity beckons for Hogan

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Aston Villa captain John Terry during the Sky Bet Championship match between Burton Albion and Aston Villa at Pirelli Stadium on September 26, 2017 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Aston Villa’s Commitment Will Breed Results

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa during the pre season friendly match between Aston Villa and Watford at Villa Park on July 29, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)

It is time for Aston Villa to unleash Jack Grealish

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Albert Adomah of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his team's 2nd goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Burton Albion and Aston Villa at Pirelli Stadium on September 26, 2017 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Reasons Why Aston Villa Fans Should Forget Millwall Result

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 20: Villa keeper Sam Johnstone in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St James' Park on February 20, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Aston Villa 0-0 Millwall: Thoughts on Saturday’s stalemate

PRESTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Robert Snodgrass of Aston Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Aston Villa at Deepdale on November 1, 2017 in Preston, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Millwall held a frustrated Aston Villa scoreless at Villa Park

KIRKHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: The Emirates FA Cup is seen on display prior to the Emirates FA Cup Second Round between AFC Fylde and Wigan Athletic on December 1, 2017 in Kirkham, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

FA Cup: Bringing The City Together

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Lee Gregory of Millwall takes a shot from the penalty spot which is saved during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Millwall at Griffin Park on October 14, 2017 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty Images)

Rejuvenated Millwall Will Provide Stern Test

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Josh Onomah of Aston Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews (stadium) on October 29, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Selection Dilemma For Steve Bruce Against Millwall

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Alan Hutton of Aston Villa is tackled by Liam Bridcutt of Leeds United during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Leeds United at Villa Park on December 29, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Alan Hutton: Aston Villa’s version of Lazarus?

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Aiden O'Brien of Millwall tackles Markus Henriksen of Hull City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Millwall and Hull City at The Den on November 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Opportunity To Close Gap For Villa

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 20: Henri Lansbury of Villa in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St James' Park on February 20, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Things Villa Learned Against Leeds

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: dSteve Bruce, manager of Aston Villa looks on with Colin Calderwood during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Sunderland at Villa Park on November 21, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Aston Villa spark comeback at Elland Road, gather draw

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Alan Hutton of Aston Villa is tackled by Liam Bridcutt of Leeds United during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Leeds United at Villa Park on December 29, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Leeds United Pose Friday Night Threat